Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille
Cajun and Creole seafood in the historic Marion Block building in downtown Ocala
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille is the Ocala location of a small Florida restaurant group founded in 1987. It serves Southern, Cajun and Creole dishes at 24 S.E. 1st Avenue in downtown Ocala, in the Marion Block building, which Harry's says dates to 1885. It opens daily at 11 AM, with happy hour from 2 to 7 PM.
Quick Facts
Address
24 S.E. 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
Phone
(352) 840-0900Reservations
Not taken. Call-ahead seating: call about 30 minutes before you arrive to join the wait list.
Hours
Hours as listed on Harry's Ocala page in October 2026. Holiday hours may differ; call to confirm.
Where is Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille in Ocala?
Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille is a seafood restaurant and bar in downtown Ocala, Florida, close to the historic downtown square. It offers indoor dining, a patio and a full bar. Check the quick-facts section on this page for the street address, current hours, phone number and reservation details before you visit.
The restaurant is at 24 S.E. 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471. Harry's describes the location as being in the heart of downtown Ocala, in the historic Marion Block building, and calls it its "Brick City" location, after Ocala's nickname. If you're spending the day downtown, our guide to the Ocala downtown square and downtown Ocala guide cover what else is nearby.
About Harry's and the Marion Block Building
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille was established in 1987 and now has restaurants in Ocala, Gainesville, Lakeland, St. Augustine and Tallahassee, with a home office in Jacksonville. Every location has a full bar with beer, wine, liquor and Harry's own cocktails.
In Ocala, Harry's occupies the Marion Block building, which the company says was built in 1885. Harry's describes the space, with its patio and bar, as being reminiscent of a visit to New Orleans' French Quarter.
What to Order at Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille
These dishes are taken from the Ocala menu on Harry's website as of October 2026. Lunch and dinner menus differ a little, and dishes and prices change, so confirm the current menu before you go. At the time, a shrimp po'boy was listed at $15.99 for lunch and $17.99 for dinner, jambalaya at $16.99 and $21.99, and a cup of gumbo at $6.49.
Starters
Fried green tomatoes (corn flake crusted, with chipotle aioli and feta), boudin balls with house remoulade, Harry's Signature Crab Cakes, fried blue crab claws, Louisiana Fondeaux (a warm shrimp and crawfish dip) and grouper fingers.
Gumbo and soups
Harry's Original Gumbo, which the menu says is loaded with shrimp, crab meat, fish, smoked sausage and crawfish, and She Crab, a creamy crab bisque with a hint of sherry. Both come in cup and bowl sizes.
Bourbon Street Favorites
Jambalaya with shrimp, chicken and sausage (also available with pasta), crawfish or shrimp etouffée, red beans and rice with smoked sausage, chicken and shrimp Creole, and shrimp-n-grits with Cajun red eye gravy and sweet corn grits.
Seafood and signature plates
Blackened redfish, Crab Crusted Redfish Royale, Andouille Crusted Grouper, Shrimp & Scallop Orleans over a crispy grit cake, Bourbon Street Salmon, baked stuffed shrimp, and fried shrimp, grouper and scallop platters with fries and slaw.
Handhelds
A shrimp po'boy on French bread, a fried grouper sandwich, a mahi sandwich, fish or shrimp tacos, a crispy chicken sandwich and a half-pound burger.
Not in the mood for seafood
Chicken Jolie Blonde, chicken-n-grits, Pasta Chicken Louisianne, southern fried chicken tenders, a New Orleans ribeye, and a beef tenderloin topped with shrimp "scampi style." Desserts include key lime pie, banana crème brûlée and Oreo beignets.
Harry's also offers an Early Dining menu from 4 to 6 PM with a shorter list of entrées, and a gluten-sensitive menu on request. Want to compare? See our Cajun seafood in Ocala and best seafood in Ocala guides.
The Patio and Bar
Harry's describes its Ocala location as having a "quaint patio and legendary bar." Dogs are welcome in Harry's outdoor courtyard and patio areas as long as they are restrained and well behaved, and the restaurant asks that pets not be fed on the property.
The bar list includes signature cocktails such as Harry's Hurricane (dark and light rums with orange, pineapple and passion fruit), the Bayou Bloody Mary, a Signature Old Fashioned made with Harry's private-label bourbons, and the Floridian, a Paloma-style drink with a Florida pawpaw liqueur, along with craft beers and wines by the glass and bottle.
Happy hour runs from 2 to 7 PM every day. Harry's Ocala page lists $4 draft beer, $6 house wine, $6 premium cocktails, $7 super premium cocktails and $8 signature cocktails, and every Tuesday ("Fat Tuesday") is happy hour all day. For more deals around town, see Ocala happy hours and outdoor dining in Ocala.
Where to Park and How to Get There
Harry's Ocala page doesn't describe parking, and its FAQ says parking differs by location and may include free street or lot spaces, valet or metered parking. Our downtown Ocala parking guide covers the options around the square.
Set your GPS for 24 S.E. 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471, or open it in Google Maps.
Best Times to Visit
- For drink deals: happy hour is 2 to 7 PM daily, and all day on Tuesdays.
- For an early dinner: the Early Dining menu is served from 4 to 6 PM.
- To cut the wait: Harry's does not take reservations, so use call-ahead seating by phoning (352) 840-0900 about 30 minutes before you arrive. Harry's notes wait times vary with how busy it is and your party size.
- With a big group: for 10 or more, call and speak with a manager; Harry's says it will try to fit large parties in outside peak times.
Nearby Things to Do
Harry's is in the middle of downtown Ocala, so it pairs easily with a show, a stroll around the square, or a downtown event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille's hours in Ocala?
Harry's Ocala location lists its hours as 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 AM to 11 PM Friday and Saturday. Happy hour runs 2 PM to 7 PM every day. Hours can change on holidays, so call (352) 840-0900 to confirm.
Does Harry's Seafood in Ocala take reservations?
No. Harry's says it does not take reservations, but it offers call-ahead seating: call about 30 minutes before you arrive to put your name on the wait list. It is not a guaranteed table. For parties of 10 or more, Harry's asks you to call and speak with a manager.
What kind of food does Harry's serve?
Harry's serves Southern, Cajun and Creole dishes with a focus on seafood. The Ocala menu includes Harry's Original Gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish or shrimp etouffée, shrimp-n-grits, a shrimp po'boy, crab cakes, blackened redfish and fried seafood platters, plus chicken, a ribeye and a burger.
Is there outdoor seating at Harry's Ocala, and are dogs allowed?
Yes. Harry's describes its Ocala location as having a patio, and its FAQ says dogs are allowed in its outdoor courtyard and patio areas if they are restrained, well behaved and not fed on the property.
Does Harry's have gluten-sensitive options?
Harry's says each location has a gluten-sensitive menu available on request, but its kitchens are not gluten free and gluten-sensitive dishes may contain traces of gluten.
Where Can You Explore More Ocala Dining?
Official information: Harry's Ocala location page · Harry's Ocala menu · Harry's FAQs. Details checked October 9, 2026. Only In Ocala is not affiliated with Harry's.
Heading to Harry's?
Call ahead to get on the wait list, or check the current menu before you go.